Submitted photoAll Gwin Students that wore red participated in making a human ribbon to symbolize their commitment to stay "Drug Free".

Students
at Gwin Elementary got geared up for Red Ribbon Week on October 22nd. Students
learned about the dangers of drugs, tobacco, and alcohol use, while being
encouraged to develop their interests and talents. Students learned strategies
to stay "Drug Free", including choosing friends wisely. Hoover High School
Students (TNT) put on a skit for Gwin students on Monday to demonstrate the principles and
strategies that our children need to stay "Drug Free".

Red Ribbon Week was
designed to help children have a memorable, fun, and educational experience, so
they will remember what to do when confronted with a difficult situation. Each
day the students dressed in a "fun" way: Monday was wear red, Tuesday was
clothes inside out, Wednesday was red, white and blue patriotic attire,
Thursday was pajamas and Friday they displayed their team spirit! Students were
challenged to form a human red ribbon in the parking lot of the school. Each
child was given a prize pack and a fun educational packet, along with a pledge
to be "Drug Free". Children also had the opportunity to enter a poster contest,
designed to display the dangers of drugs, alcohol and tobacco in an artistic
and compelling way.

Gwin would like to thank the Hoover High School Students
who shared their time and talents, and Gwin faculty, staff and parents who devoted their time and
talents to helping bring drug awareness this week!